Key Sustainability Topics:

Waste

Sustainability and Waste in Rockford

A form of Sustainability is diverting waste away from the landfill. Check these links on how you can reduce, reuse, and recycle your waste.

Why Recycle?

Before we deep dive into recycling and composting, let's talk about the importance of recycling! Click here to learn more

Reduce Waste

Part of sustainability in waste is avoiding waste in the first place. Check out the link to a New York Times article on easy ways to cut waste out.

Reduce Waste Ideas

Reusing Waste

Before recycling or throwing away waste, check out a few ideas on DIY projects on how to reuse waste. So many of these ideas are great for crafts with kids. Teachers and parents will love these ideas!

Reduce Waste Ideas

Recycling Guide

Wondering how and what to recycle? Check out Kent County's Recycling Guide.

Plant Suggestions for rain gardens

Composting

The practice of composting is the best way to reduce your produce waste. Did you know you can do it at home without commercial help?

​Check out these helpful tips about home composting from Grillo.

Not into backyard composting or don't have the space? Contact SusComInfo@rockford.mi.us to inquire about our  FREE compost pilot drop-off program with Organicycle.

Composting at home